Vellmar today: fog on the OstraPrice 198 pfen
The Schwartzistan Herald
Vellmar · Sunday, 22 October 2000 · No. 71,398 · Editor: Viktor Holt
Brenn Iron & Steel is declared bankrupt
Kessel, 22 October 2000
Brenn Iron & Steel is declared bankrupt. 369 jobs are lost at Kessel. The particulars were entered in the register of companies at the Ministry of Finance. The Herald will follow the matter.
Those in the trade at Kessel spoke of the matter guardedly. The driver of the carrier's cart observed that a counting-house is a counting-house whoever's name is over the door.
Concerning: Brenn Iron & Steel.
A storm strips roofs in Kessel and fells the old lime in Garrison Quay
Kessel, 21 October 2000
Kessel: A storm strips roofs in Kessel and fells the old lime in Garrison Quay. One witness, a boatman from the lower quay, gave the following account: 'Nobody wanted to be the first to say anything.'
Concerning: Kessel, Garrison Quay.
Gas lighting is installed in Tanner Quay, Oberholt
Oberholt, 20 October 2000
Gas lighting is installed in Tanner Quay, Oberholt. Residents complain of the smell and the brightness. We have it from the keeper of the toll-house that the affair was much as described. Related reports are linked below.
Concerning: Oberholt, Tanner Quay.
The harvest at Ostrabruck is reported average
Ostrabruck, 20 October 2000
The harvest at Ostrabruck is reported average. Grain is 2 pfen the measure. Business in Ostrabruck went on briskly through the afternoon. We have it from a peat cutter on his way home that the affair was orderly.
Concerning: Ostrabruck, Mill Way.
The Ostra rises 60 centimetres above its mark at Brennholt
Brennholt, 16 October 2000
By our staff in Brennholt. The Ostra rises 60 centimetres above its mark at Brennholt. Cellars in Long Street are flooded. The matter was the only talk at the market that evening. Related reports are linked below.
Concerning: Brennholt, Long Street.
A motor omnibus service begins between Salzhafen and Hagenkirchen
Salzhafen, 16 October 2000
Reported from Salzhafen. A motor omnibus service begins between Salzhafen and Hagenkirchen. Speaking to this journal, the driver of the carrier's cart said: 'I said at the time it would come to this.'
Concerning: Salzhafen, Chapel Walk.
Casualty Roll as published by the War Ministry
No names were published this week.
The front line is at the Reed Line. No change.
The Assembly
16 October 2000. The Broadcasting Regulation Act passed. Passed by the Assembly by 41 votes to 19. Licences are issued by the Ministry of the Interior for a fee of 3440 marka. The debate was short.
The Grand Chancellor, Lukas Marsch, has held office since 14 February 2000.
The Courts
The High Court, 20 October 2000. Brenn v. Ilgen. Concerning an article in The Schwartzistan Herald. Ruling: for the plaintiff, 29660 marka. The court rose at half past 4 in the afternoon.
The Regional Court of Norrfeld, 22 October 2000. The Crown v. Brenn. Concerning fraud on the Bank of Schwartzistan. Ruling: 11 years. The court rose shortly after noon.
The Market
Markets: a brisk week on the Exchange. Published prices in the capital:
Bread, the loaf, 395.5 pfen; beer, the litre, 593.2 pfen. A labourer's day is paid at 70.59 marka; a furnished room lets at 247.08 marka the month. The Exchange index closed the year at 54,111.90. Bank rate stands at 4.09 per cent.
The War Appropriation for the year, 151,348,433 marka, passed the Assembly without a dissenting voice.
Registers
Civil registrations this week, from the National Archive: Recorded this week throughout the country: 191 births, 103 marriages, 175 deaths. Population at the last return, 714,643.
Programmes of the day: the wireless.
Deaths
Andrea Ninel, factory worker, born at Kesselstadt on 2 March 1948, died 22 October 2000. Of Kesselstadt, factory worker. Family flowers only. Donations to the regimental widows' fund.
Kurt Marsch, engineer, born at Kesselkirchen on 7 August 1922, died 17 October 2000. engineer, of Kesselkirchen. The funeral is private; a memorial notice will follow.
On This Day
From the archive.
185 years ago. The autumn fair opens at Hochstadt. 700 head of cattle change hands. Prices are described as firm. Report.
184 years ago. The autumn fair opens at Sandfeld. 800 head of cattle change hands. Prices are described as firm. Report.
Pfahl
Pfahl League, final table:
The League of 1999 was won by Hollstadt Workers. Full table.
| Hollstadt Workers | 17 | 5 |
| Vellmar Wardens | 16 | 6 |
| Norrwick Printers | 15 | 7 |
| Marschau Garrison | 13 | 9 |
| Grauburg Fortress | 13 | 9 |
| Reedside Athletic | 12 | 10 |
| Tarnmund Lake | 11 | 11 |
| Altstadt Pfahl Club | 10 | 12 |
| Weinfeld Vintners | 10 | 12 |
| Kessel Iron | 7 | 15 |
| Brennholt Farmers | 5 | 17 |
| Ostrabruck Bridge | 3 | 19 |
Sudholt Electric Companyelectrics · Sudholt · est. 1957 · STB
Sudholt Electric Company · Sudholt · electric fittings, lamps and wiring
Kessler Vineyardswine · Weinwick · est. 1999 · JPL
Kessler Vineyards, Weinwick: wines of the marsh vineyards, red and white, in cask and bottle.
Zum Harbourrestaurant · Kessel · est. 1951
Zum Harbour, Kessel: the cooking of the country, at tables for two to twelve.
Mengen Department Storeretail · Lindenmar · est. 1951 · MEE
Mengen Department Store · Lindenmar · everything for the family under one roof
Brenn Foundryiron · Salzhafen · est. 1989 · OBI
Brenn Foundry, Salzhafen: bar iron, rails, chain and castings to pattern.
Brennholt Savings Bankbanking · Brennholt · est. 1965 · PPP
Brennholt Savings Bank: the safe keeping of deeds and plate. Offices at Brennholt.
Correspondence
Sir, — The Herald gives bread at 395.5 pfen the loaf. Not in Sudholt it isn't. A Ratepayer.
Notices
Zum Harbour (Kessel) are recruiting. Details at the office.
For sale, bicycle, Kessel.
Anyone who saw the incident at Kessel is asked to contact the Herald.